I-40 Alternatives to Opioids for Older Adults

Course overview

0202-0000-26-275-H08-P The National Institutes of Health estimates that 65% of U.S. adults over the age of 65 suffer from pain. Using opioids in older adults is particularly complicated due to pharmacokinetic differences with aging and risk of adverse effects. This session reviews alternatives to opioids, including nonopioid pharmacologic options and nonpharmacologic therapies to support pharmacists with providing recommendations for effective multimodal management of pain in older adults.